Monday, May 09, 2011
Got it...
What a nice gift for Mother's Day. Now I need to find some time to play. While flipping through the pages I have seen some nice ideas for creating texture tools. Now I am on the prowl for new texture tools.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Provo Craft Issues Statement on MTC, SCAL Lawsuits
This crafter "Trina" really expressed similar feeling and points I have about ProvoCraft suing software developers of MTC, and SCAL. I think of my Expression as a prnter, ProvoCraft is saying that I can only use their software to cut images. I feel that is really unfair. The cartridges for the Cricut were expense and seldom on sale, so it really limited my creativity. Since I discovered "Sure Cuts a Lot" I have purchased additional PC items to support my cutting. If my Expression stops working with SCAL and I am unable to use my machine expect with PC cartridges - I too will hang up my shingle and no more Provo Craft items for me.
Trina
April 7, 2011 at 11:53 pm | Permalink I really like all the fine comments above and this debate. But to us as crafters it does not matter a whit about ProvoCraft’s assertions about code. They put no warning on the box for the Expression one can read prior to purchase that you cannot use it with third party sofware. I had MTC prior to the Expression, and bought my Expression with every intention of using it with MTC to design freely. After all, I reasoned, there is SCAL, and it does it, and there are no problems out there regarding doing so… I also purchased SCAL, but because of the advantages that I perceived in MTC, stuck with it as the developer worked with us to improve it even more. Not my fault PC didn’t have box warnings on their product, but it’s now my problem that my machine is not as useful as I perceived it and up to the standards I feel I was actually promised by the manufacturer when I purchased. For my purposes now, it’s a limited and useless object, I can put a plant in it on my patio! People can argue the legal issues and what PC’s rights are till the cows come home, it will not matter a whit. The proof is in the pudding, watch consumer behvior. PC created enemies by suing MTC because it took away our ability to craft in a way we were and had every right to continue dong, as a result they are losing business and will lose MORE as they create enemies in the SCAL community. We are not causing this loss to PC, we are just reacting to what we perceive was done to us in a protective mode, we lost something, doesn’t anyone take that into consideration? Sure, the people who use carts exclusively are happy, they did not expect anything but what they got, and can continue craft with their machines just as they intended and expected to. What about US, those of us who got their cash gobbled in the mouths of the PC machine and now have a loser machine we paid for? They did this to KEEP cash and gouge more money out of us (on what many would say are false pretenses… Oh, isn’t accepting money on a false pretense and taking money for it deceiving customers defined as fraud?) Well, they thought we would take it with just a little disappointment, as any ‘reasonable’ person would see the correctness of their stance. (I’m reasonable, college eductated, corporate trained, so who is not ‘reasonable’ or wise? Maybe we are MORE wise and reasonable than the average bear, we were reasonable enough to stick through with PC throuh lots of disappointments, what about that was not reasonable?) I see immense greed and posturing to rip off the little guy here. And bottom line, as I said, doesn’t matter to us as users WHAT legal issues exist that are out of our control, we don’t have to apologize or explain our stance to anyone. We feel ripped off, and after being burned, yet again, just won’t buy their products. I don’t see them apologizing to those they sold their machines to with NO warnings on the box, and refunding our money for our machines, do you? So where is the integrity? To me I bought a flawed product, it was sold to me with liminted usefulness and did not conform to my expectations which were PLANTED in me as a consumer by the manufacturer. Now they show no conscience to those of us who admired their product, spent for it, and in addition bought many consumables like Cartridges, etc. to use that machine. They were making money, didn’t deliver, so now they are not going to make any more money from US.Simple, mess me up and I won’t like you. I think PC owes those who wanted to use MTC and SCAL with their machines an aplogy, rather than writing a letter of rationalization to explain how right they are. Returning our money to us for purchases would be more than a nice gesture, and perhaps even legally advisable, or how about at least having a turn in and giving dissatisfied customers part of our money in recognition and acceptance of their responsibility in regards to this customer dissatisfactionl. But instead they keep rationalizing it, taking NO responsiblity for their act, and want US to be reasonable? I ask you, who is it who is really being unreasonable? We purchased based on their promises and did not get what we paid for. And now, with rationalizations and new products, it seems this ‘company’ wants to suck us dry for more money and their gimmicky programs and products. NOPE, no more; once bitten twice shy! Regardless of how ‘RIGHT’ PC may feel, there is such a thing as integrity, honor and morality as well as law. There is such a thing as conscience and honesty. People do things all day long that go just up and under the law to the edge without going over the law that are not crimes, and get away with it, but that does not make their behavior moral acts. I believe what they did to their customers, the ones who expected and expect what I did when they bought is immoral, and lacking in integrity or any sense of responsiblity. It’s a totally take, take attitude with no two way street. And you know, I’ve met a lot of people who are thorough takers and don’t give much of a darned about others in relationships. This is no different, with such people who are takers and never give back, they don’t last long with me and I walk away quickly. Same thing here, I’m kicking PC to the CURB! Considering what has happened here, it would be unreasonable for others and myself NOT to dump them. Karma is a bummer, huh?
Trina
April 7, 2011 at 11:53 pm | Permalink I really like all the fine comments above and this debate. But to us as crafters it does not matter a whit about ProvoCraft’s assertions about code. They put no warning on the box for the Expression one can read prior to purchase that you cannot use it with third party sofware. I had MTC prior to the Expression, and bought my Expression with every intention of using it with MTC to design freely. After all, I reasoned, there is SCAL, and it does it, and there are no problems out there regarding doing so… I also purchased SCAL, but because of the advantages that I perceived in MTC, stuck with it as the developer worked with us to improve it even more. Not my fault PC didn’t have box warnings on their product, but it’s now my problem that my machine is not as useful as I perceived it and up to the standards I feel I was actually promised by the manufacturer when I purchased. For my purposes now, it’s a limited and useless object, I can put a plant in it on my patio! People can argue the legal issues and what PC’s rights are till the cows come home, it will not matter a whit. The proof is in the pudding, watch consumer behvior. PC created enemies by suing MTC because it took away our ability to craft in a way we were and had every right to continue dong, as a result they are losing business and will lose MORE as they create enemies in the SCAL community. We are not causing this loss to PC, we are just reacting to what we perceive was done to us in a protective mode, we lost something, doesn’t anyone take that into consideration? Sure, the people who use carts exclusively are happy, they did not expect anything but what they got, and can continue craft with their machines just as they intended and expected to. What about US, those of us who got their cash gobbled in the mouths of the PC machine and now have a loser machine we paid for? They did this to KEEP cash and gouge more money out of us (on what many would say are false pretenses… Oh, isn’t accepting money on a false pretense and taking money for it deceiving customers defined as fraud?) Well, they thought we would take it with just a little disappointment, as any ‘reasonable’ person would see the correctness of their stance. (I’m reasonable, college eductated, corporate trained, so who is not ‘reasonable’ or wise? Maybe we are MORE wise and reasonable than the average bear, we were reasonable enough to stick through with PC throuh lots of disappointments, what about that was not reasonable?) I see immense greed and posturing to rip off the little guy here. And bottom line, as I said, doesn’t matter to us as users WHAT legal issues exist that are out of our control, we don’t have to apologize or explain our stance to anyone. We feel ripped off, and after being burned, yet again, just won’t buy their products. I don’t see them apologizing to those they sold their machines to with NO warnings on the box, and refunding our money for our machines, do you? So where is the integrity? To me I bought a flawed product, it was sold to me with liminted usefulness and did not conform to my expectations which were PLANTED in me as a consumer by the manufacturer. Now they show no conscience to those of us who admired their product, spent for it, and in addition bought many consumables like Cartridges, etc. to use that machine. They were making money, didn’t deliver, so now they are not going to make any more money from US.Simple, mess me up and I won’t like you. I think PC owes those who wanted to use MTC and SCAL with their machines an aplogy, rather than writing a letter of rationalization to explain how right they are. Returning our money to us for purchases would be more than a nice gesture, and perhaps even legally advisable, or how about at least having a turn in and giving dissatisfied customers part of our money in recognition and acceptance of their responsibility in regards to this customer dissatisfactionl. But instead they keep rationalizing it, taking NO responsiblity for their act, and want US to be reasonable? I ask you, who is it who is really being unreasonable? We purchased based on their promises and did not get what we paid for. And now, with rationalizations and new products, it seems this ‘company’ wants to suck us dry for more money and their gimmicky programs and products. NOPE, no more; once bitten twice shy! Regardless of how ‘RIGHT’ PC may feel, there is such a thing as integrity, honor and morality as well as law. There is such a thing as conscience and honesty. People do things all day long that go just up and under the law to the edge without going over the law that are not crimes, and get away with it, but that does not make their behavior moral acts. I believe what they did to their customers, the ones who expected and expect what I did when they bought is immoral, and lacking in integrity or any sense of responsiblity. It’s a totally take, take attitude with no two way street. And you know, I’ve met a lot of people who are thorough takers and don’t give much of a darned about others in relationships. This is no different, with such people who are takers and never give back, they don’t last long with me and I walk away quickly. Same thing here, I’m kicking PC to the CURB! Considering what has happened here, it would be unreasonable for others and myself NOT to dump them. Karma is a bummer, huh?
Monday, April 25, 2011
Awaiting a new book....
Mokume Gani was one of the first techniques that I fell in love with. I felt comfortable and confident using this technique. I have not always made time for scientific experimentation and I think it has stifled my creativity. But Julie Picarello pushed this technique to a new level. I have admired her work since, I discovered her pieces on Flickr. A couple of times I saw classes she was teaching, but I was not able to attend. Julie has now decided to publish a book, AND WHAT A BOOK. I was so excited that I ordered a copy of the book the first time I saw it. Now, I'm like waiting for the blessed event - I sit in waiting for my new copy of the new book. I wish, I had been among the select few who are reading and using the book now, but I am but a common-er and I will have to wait for my copy. So I will have to learn to relax while I wait. Oh what shall I do? LOL!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Garden Gate Clasp
This Garden Gate Clasp is wonderful,and there is a tutorial. I saw it and I just had to share it. I subcribe to the Art Bead Scene, and this simple yet beautiful tutorial was posted by Heather. If you make jewelry and you look for ways to make it a one of a kind piece this tutorial should give you a large amount of pleasure.
Saturday, April 09, 2011
Too Stressed, Too Busy, to p.....
I have been too stressed and too busy, to post. I have not set down to my clay in months. With life's stresses it is obvious one can not afford to pay dues to organizations that don't povide a great deal of rewards. My shop is on vacation and my clay is collecting dust. When one doesn't have time to visit the forum either, it doesn't make sense to continue membership. Farewell team P------.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Come Check it Out
I found a need to creat another blog. I have be come so busy on my clay blog, and bloggong quit a bit about other things that I felt I needed another blog. This blog has taken on the name Ardna's Sac which is my name spelt backwards. Ardna is a creative lady who does a little bit of everything. So in my creative bag aka 'sac' you may find a little bit of everything. Do it check it out.
Some up coming topics, my locs, life, and love. Maybe, that love just worked great with all the 'l'. I am looking to move my BESTeam entries to this blog also.
Some up coming topics, my locs, life, and love. Maybe, that love just worked great with all the 'l'. I am looking to move my BESTeam entries to this blog also.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Debbie Jackson coming to New York Polymer Clay Guild
Debbie Jackson the author of Polymer Clay Jewelry is scheduled to teach a workshop for the New York Polymer Clay Guild, October 16 and 17. This is going to be a wonderful workshop. Debbie is an extremely talented polymer artist. Her plans are to teach Broadway Bangles, beatles and beads. The workshops are open to any one interested in attending. So please either email me or contact Valerie Hall throught the New York guild. We would be thrilled to have you join us.
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